Differences Between Flat 15x6 and Deep 15x6 Wheels, Inquiring minds... Options

[gcrotvik]

I'm considering purchasing a set of deep 6's. I'm confused as to the differences between the "flat" and "deep" 15 x 6 wheels. I understand they are deeper dish but what does that actually mean in terms of fitment? Both are 6 inches wide and have an offset of 36 and a backspace of 112. To me (I may be wrong, that's why I'm asking), that means the fitment, measured from the inner lip of the wheel well to the outside lip of the rim is exactly the same for both wheels. If so, when why are the deep 6's all the rage? Because they look "deeper"? See the reference chart below.

Educate me please!! Thanks. If this topic has been covered here before, my apologies.

Greg

[napasteve]

Just to be clear, looking at Mark Henry's picture, the deep Fuchs is on the left and the flat Fuchs is on the right, correct?



FYI I like my flat Fuchs (part # 911.361.020.10), refinished by Harvey.

[Mark Henry]

I currently have a set of flat 6's that need to be refinished. I was looking at a set of fully finished, TUV approved, reproductions at 350.00 each. That's nearly the cost of refinishing each of my wheels alone. I was hoping the deep 6's were offset slightly outward toward the inner wheel well, to increase the tire track width. Looks like I will keep my OE Fuchs.

Thanks!

Greg

Be aware many think the TUV approval is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif), they are likely just the same repops that may have been at most x-rayed

Just to be clear, looking at Mark Henry's picture, the deep Fuchs is on the left and the flat Fuchs is on the right, correct?



FYI I like my flat Fuchs (part # 911.361.020.10), refinished by Harvey.

Correct, you can see the windows wrap inwards, and sets in further.